Britax MARATHON CLASSIC User Manual page 19

6 Align each LATCH strap on the LATCH bar
with the "LATCH Strap Here Rear-Facing"
label on each side of the child seat. (Figs. E
and F).
7 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat
while pulling each LATCH strap tight (Fig. G).
IMPORTANT: Ensure the LATCH strap does not fold
into the LATCH adjuster while tightening.
8 Verify that all connections are secure, the
LATCH strap is aligned to the "LATCH Strap
Here Rear-Facing" label on each side of the
child seat, and that the child seat is stable.
• The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved
more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) front-to-back or side-to-
side at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure,
repeat the installation process or use an alternate
seating location.
• When properly installed in the rear-facing position,
the back angle of the child seat should be 30º – 45º
from vertical (not to exceed 45º) when the car is
parked on a level surface (Fig. H).
• If necessary, the proper recline angle can be
achieved by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in
the vehicle seat bight to level the child seat's base.
WARNING!
seat off the front edge of the vehicle seat.
This could cause your child seat not to
perform as intended.
• Rear-facing installation can be improved by the use
of the Versa-Tether. See pages 29 – 32.
Do not raise the child
Installation: Rear-Facing
e
F
G
h
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